Lesson plan

Lesson 1. Creating the Crazy Background

Meet Allie Aller, the author of "Allie Aller's Crazy Quilting: Modern Piecing and Embellishing Techniques for Joyful Stitching." She gives an overview of the techniques and project in this class.

45:16

Lesson 2. Flip & Sew Method

In the basic "Flip and Sew" method, you will cut fabrics using templates, then stitch them onto muslin stabilized with interfacing. Then launch into basic decorative stitches.

24:56

Lesson 3. Curved Flip & Sew Method

Assembling curved pieces is a little trickier, but Allie demonstrates and troubleshoots the process. Add three new hand embroidery stitches!

31:06

Lesson 4. Freezer Paper Template Method

Freezer paper makes appliqué faster and easier. Learn how to prepare and apply the pieces, then stitch the detached chain, fly and extended fly stitches.

34:48

Lesson 5. Intuitive Appliqué Method

Victorian ladies used scraps of their dress fabrics in crazy quilting, adding sumptuous brocades, fancy lace and delicate silk. Learn how to handle vintage fabrics, pick up the chevron and Cretan stitches, and find out about what Allie calls "Intuitive Appliqué."

20:50

Lesson 6. Fabulous Seam Treatments

The lesson name says it all! Combine stitches like chain, feather and French knot to embellish your seams. Add beads and decorative threads for more color and shine!

25:23

Lesson 7. Silk Ribbon & Other Embellishments

Lesson 8. Finishing Your Crazy Quilt

Put the finishing touches on your blocks and display them proudly!

"Allie Aller's class introduces a student to the wild and wonderful world of Crazy Quilting, Her online lessons are organized, well executed and packed with details. You don't need a quilting background to join this class, just a desire to create beautiful one-of-a-kind blocks. Sewing, quilting, crewel work, embroidery, painting, graphic arts, cross stitch, ribbon and mixed media can all be used. Students are given a PDF of her fabulous book Allie Aller's Crazy Quilting as a FREE gift. See you all online!"
- scherimm136691Edmt AB CANADA

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Lesson 1. Creating the Crazy Background

Meet Allie Aller, the author of "Allie Aller's Crazy Quilting: Modern Piecing and Embellishing Techniques for Joyful Stitching." She gives an overview of the techniques and project in this class.

45:16

Lesson 2. Flip & Sew Method

In the basic "Flip and Sew" method, you will cut fabrics using templates, then stitch them onto muslin stabilized with interfacing. Then launch into basic decorative stitches.

24:56

Lesson 3. Curved Flip & Sew Method

Assembling curved pieces is a little trickier, but Allie demonstrates and troubleshoots the process. Add three new hand embroidery stitches!

31:06

Lesson 4. Freezer Paper Template Method

Freezer paper makes appliqué faster and easier. Learn how to prepare and apply the pieces, then stitch the detached chain, fly and extended fly stitches.

34:48

Lesson 5. Intuitive Appliqué Method

Victorian ladies used scraps of their dress fabrics in crazy quilting, adding sumptuous brocades, fancy lace and delicate silk. Learn how to handle vintage fabrics, pick up the chevron and Cretan stitches, and find out about what Allie calls "Intuitive Appliqué."

20:50

Lesson 6. Fabulous Seam Treatments

The lesson name says it all! Combine stitches like chain, feather and French knot to embellish your seams. Add beads and decorative threads for more color and shine!

Lesson 7. Silk Ribbon & Other Embellishments

Lesson 8. Finishing Your Crazy Quilt

Put the finishing touches on your blocks and display them proudly!

The instructor

Allie Aller, Instructor of Crazy Quilts

Allie has been a passionate quilter for eons and a "crazy quilter" for the last 14 years. Her creativity also surfaces in wonderful worlds of embroidery, beading and embellishments. She teaches and writes books about all of her crafts.

Ratings & reviews

Class rating

(62 reviews)

Love It!

by NoCalMina on March 30, 2015

I have always wanted to learn stitching & this tutorial is a dream come true. You will also learn new techniques for scrap piecing. What more could a quilter want? Highly recommend this class.

I have always wanted to learn stitching & this tutorial is a dream come true. You will also learn new techniques for scrap piecing. What more could a quilter want? Highly recommend this class.

Highly Recommended!

by Sparklelee on March 22, 2015

It felt like having the lovely Ali in my own craft room. She is a great teacher, very clear instructions and so smiley and friendly.Crazy Quilting is one of my most favourite methods Thanks to this class!!

It felt like having the lovely Ali in my own craft room. She is a great teacher, very clear instructions and so smiley and friendly.Crazy Quilting is one of my most favourite methods Thanks to this class!!

Informative

by Caryn05 on March 18, 2015

I love ally's class she is a fantastic teacher! She is very detailed and full of tips that can be used on other quilts, as well. Her hand stitching instructions are are easy to follow and see. I will look for other classes by her and make additional projects due to her lessons, they have such a wide spread application of uses. Take it you won't be sorry!

I love ally's class she is a fantastic teacher! She is very detailed and full of tips that can be used on other quilts, as well. Her hand stitching instructions are are easy to follow and see. I will look for other classes by her and make additional projects due to her lessons, they have such a wide spread application of uses. Take it you won't be sorry!

Inspirational Teacher

by bailo8369 on March 8, 2015

Loved watching I am a very traditional embroiderer, this classes widened my horizons and encouraged me to be experimental.

Loved watching I am a very traditional embroiderer, this classes widened my horizons and encouraged me to be experimental.

Crazy Quilting

by Chanticlair on March 1, 2015

I've always been drawn to crazy quilts. I was so excited to find this class on Craftsy. Allie's teaching style is relaxed and encouraging. The lessons are detailed and easy to understand. I really liked that she offers 4 piecing alternatives to try. Making a sampler of the various embellishment stitches allows you to practice the stitches before placing them to the quilt block. This is one of my favorite Craftsy classes and I know I will come back to it often. Thank you, Allie, for a great ...

I've always been drawn to crazy quilts. I was so excited to find this class on Craftsy. Allie's teaching style is relaxed and encouraging. The lessons are detailed and easy to understand. I really liked that she offers 4 piecing alternatives to try. Making a sampler of the various embellishment stitches allows you to practice the stitches before placing them to the quilt block. This is one of my favorite Craftsy classes and I know I will come back to it often. Thank you, Allie, for a great class.